sheriff

Example Sentences

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Another exception was Seth Bullock, the U.S. marshal known for having been the sheriff of Deadwood.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 13, 2026

“Lanterns” also features Kelly Macdonald as a local no-nonsense sheriff with ties to the community, as well as Nathan Fillion as Guy Gardner, a Green Lantern introduced in “Superman.”

From Los Angeles Times • May 13, 2026

Those at Pixar, in fact, were so charmed by Wallis’ tours that the author was asked to voice the role of the film’s sheriff.

From Los Angeles Times • May 12, 2026

This would have likely prompted further investigations for appropriate antibiotic treatment to treat the infection, the sheriff added.

From BBC • May 5, 2026

The sheriff and the general manager of the Nesci Brothers are standing beside the menagerie tent, shaking hands and smiling.

From "Water for Elephants" by Sara Gruen